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Midnight Black 18 inch gaming laptop slim magnesium aluminum chassis

MSI

MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US gaming laptop

SKU CH-XW60-7XKWR MPN Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US

An 18-inch 120 Hz laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 graphics, 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4 × 4
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • Desktop-class speed from a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
  • 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory on the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU for high-resolution play
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD keep large projects responsive
  • 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz panel renders detail at scale
  • Magnesium-aluminium chassis at 0.94 inches thin and 6.39 lbs for portable power

AI-ready 18-inch gaming laptop

The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built for users who want desktop-level compute in a portable chassis. It runs Windows 11 Pro and carries the Copilot+ PC designation for on-device AI workloads. The Midnight Black magnesium-aluminium body weighs 6.39 lbs and measures 0.94 inches thick.

24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor

The single specification that decides fit is the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with eight performance cores and sixteen efficient cores. This Series 2 architecture delivers the multi-thread throughput needed for rendering, compilation and heavy multitasking without relying on external power bricks beyond the supplied adapter.

64 GB DDR5 5600 and 2 TB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD

The bundled 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD remove the need for immediate upgrades. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and one HDMI 2.1 output handle peripherals and external displays. A fingerprint reader adds Windows Hello login.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,075.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 120 Hz
Lower than about 90% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineStealth
Model nameStealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US
Year of release2025
Product colorMidnight Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Memory configuration32 GB x 2
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots2
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4 × 4
SSD storage2 TB
Storage configuration2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4 × 4
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency120 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in (45.7 cm)
Widescreen compatibleYes
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundSound by Dynaudio
Speakers2 × 2 W Speaker
4 × 2 W Woofer
Web cameraIR FHD w/ Shutter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
NetworkingKiller E3100G LAN
LAN connectionKiller E3100G LAN
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth support5.4
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter280-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.74 in × 11.41 in × 0.94 in
Product weight6.39 lb (2.9 kg)
Shipping weight5.72 kg
Package size483 × 373 × 114 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
Other featuresFingerprint reader
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries Per-Key RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key)
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How does the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX behave in a real machine?

The 24-core processor combines 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores to keep frame rates high while reducing heat and fan noise during long sessions.

What does the Thunderbolt 4 interface actually cap in daily use?

Each Thunderbolt 4 port delivers up to 40 Gbps for external GPUs, fast storage and dual 4K displays without bottlenecking the RTX 5080.

Will the 15.74 by 11.41 inch footprint fit my 18-inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.74 by 11.41 inches and stands .94 inches thick, so any sleeve rated for 18-inch models with a one-inch depth allowance will accommodate it.

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